There's an app for almost everything, including the NFDA Convention. The NFDA Convention Web app uses your smartphone's internet browser and can be accessed from:

• Apple iPhones and iPads
• Android smartphones and tablets
• Blackberry Touch smartphones (OS 6+) and Playbook tablets

The NFDA Convention Web app contains:

• Convention news and alerts
• Daily schedule
• Events: preconvention seminars, keynote speakers, workshops, exhibitor presentations, activities and tours.
• The NFDA Convention Twitter feed (all tweets using the official convention hashtag, #nfda2011)
• Photos
• Contact information: call or email NFDA to get answers to your questions

You can access the NFDA Convention Web app by scanning the QR code pictured here. The QR code will be on signage throughout NFDA Convention venues. (You must have a QR code reader installed on your phone.)

You can also visit www.nfda.org/Chicago2011 using your smartphone's internet browser to access the Web app.

The 2011 NFDA International Convention & Expo, being held in conjunction with the Cremation Association of North America (CANA), will take place October 23-26 in Chicago. Up-to-date information about the 2011 NFDA International Convention & Expo can be found by visiting www.nfda.org/chicago2011. Save $20 when you register for the NFDA Convention online. Enter discount code CV11W20 during checkout.

NFDA and CANA are generously supported by Federated Insurance Company, Batesville Casket Company, Facultatieve Technologies, Frazer Consultants, Madelyn Company, Matthews International, Memories by Design, Nomis Publications, American Crematory Equipment, American Funeral Financial, Case New Holland, Cemetery Funeral Supply, Deaton-Kennedy Company, Director's Select Retirement Plan (DSRP), Doric Products Inc., Funeral Call, Homesteaders Life Company Illinois Funeral Directors Association and Messenger.